Denmark and other NATO allies are sending soldiers to Greenland to bolster its security.

BarcelonaWhile the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland were meeting with Marco Rubio and JD Vance in Copenhagen, the Danish defense minister announced an increase in military personnel on the Arctic island. Earlier in the week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, He had already indicated that the intention was to strengthen their presence in the Arctic.not only with Danish personnel, but also from other European allies. The Danish Ministry of Defense has said that, together with several Arctic and European allies, they will "explore in the coming weeks how to implement an increased presence and exercise activity in the Arctic."

"In the near future, there will be a greater military presence in and around Greenland of aircraft, ships, and soldiers, including those from NATO allies," the Danish Ministry of Defense said in a statement. The objective is to train in the ability to operate in the special conditions of the Arctic and "strengthen the Alliance's presence" in this area, "for the benefit of both European and transatlantic security," it added.

In this way, Denmark is trying to debunk the argument that Theoretically, the White House wants to seize Greenland.The lack of security in the region and the fear that Russia and China will take advantage of it.

Last summer, the Danish armed forces already reinforced their presence and exercises in Greenland, with contributions from allied countries such as Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway. Among the exercises to be carried out this year are the protection of critical infrastructure, assistance to Greenlandic authorities, the reception of allied troops, the deployment of fighter jets in and around Greenland, and the execution of naval tasks.

Sweden, Norway, Germany, and France

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen declined to specify which allies would participate, but said that representatives from "several" countries were flying to the island. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that several officers from the Swedish Armed Forces would arrive on Wednesday. "They are part of a group from several allied countries," he wrote on X, adding that "together, they will prepare the next steps within the framework of the Danish exercise Operation Arctic Endurance." The German Defense Ministry also confirmed that the country would send a military contingent to Greenland starting Thursday for a two-day exploration of conditions for a possible contribution to regional security. Norway, which is not part of the European Union but is a member of NATO, has also decided to send personnel, according to local media reports. Late Wednesday, France also announced its participation in the mission.

When asked what would happen if Greenland suffered a military attack, the Danish minister replied that it was a "hypothetical situation," especially if we're talking about a NATO country attacking an ally. "But the order is that, if you are attacked, you must defend the kingdom (of Denmark)," he responded.